Protect-A-Bed, Eclipse International & Eastman House Become Sponsors for Ante4Autism

Furniture World News Desk on 11/14/2017

Ante4Autism, an annual charitable event that takes place in the Las Vegas Winter Market, recently announced that Protect-A-Bed and Eclipse International and Eastman House have agreed to be $5,000 Diamond sponsors for the 10th Ante4autism event, presented by Leggett & Platt Inc. “We want to thank Stuart Carlitz, President and CEO Eclipse International and Eastman House, and John Rachid, President of Protect-A-Bed, for their continued support of our kids and adults impacted by Autism,” reflected Founder Doug Krinsky. “Stu is a Co-Host of the event and is a great ambassador for our cause,” continued Krinsky. The event will be held Saturday, 1/27 at the Golden Nugget.

In the past, celebrities such as Jacqueline Laurita (Housewives of New Jersey), Jose Canseco, Nicholas Gonzalez (The Good Doctor), Randy Couture, Jennifer Harmon, Jennifer Tilly as well as many others stop by and play. “We expect plenty of celebrities again this year,” stated Co-Host Jerry Williams. In addition, there will be great entertainment items, jewelry and sports paraphilia at the silent auction and live auction to buy the evening of the event.

Sponsorships and donations can be made by contacting founder, Doug Krinsky at Ante4autism@aol.com, or 614-554-0802 or at Ante4autism.com. Joining presenting $15,000 sponsor Leggett & Platt as sponsors are: Symbol Mattress - $10,000 Final Table sponsor, Ashley Furniture and the Furniture First national buying group as $10,000 Double Diamond sponsors, Karl & Cathi Glassman, Protect-A-Bed, Eclipse International & Eastman House as $5,000 Diamond sponsors, Big Sandy Superstores and BoxDrop Mattress & Furniture Direct as $1,000 Gold sponsors and Englander, Great American and Kevin Toman as $250 Bronze sponsors.

The 10th Annual Ante4autism event presented by Leggett & Platt Inc. will once again donate all net proceeds from the event to 5 Autism related charities. The charities this year are: The Paula and Anthony Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University, Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the Touro University Nevada, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus - Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Speaks, and the National Autism Association – Southeast Ohio Chapter (NAASEO). For more Information, visit Ante4autism.com.

Co-Hosts for the event: Karina Jett, Professional Poker Player: Allen Parvizian, APAR Management, LLC: Myra Stone, Independent Representative: Randy Coconis, Coconis Furniture; Stuart Carlitz, Eclipse International & Eastman House; Phil Miner & Mike McQuiston, Symbol Mattress; Jerry Williams, BoxDrop Mattress & Furniture; Anthony Mehran, Huffman Koos Furniture; Joseph Amato, Rock N Roll City Mattress and Doug Krinsky, Brooklyn Bedding.

Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in 1 in 68 children in the United States, and 1 in 42 boys. It is important we continue to help all the families impacted by Autism in any way.

The 10th Annual Ante4autism poker tournament will take place at the Golden Nugget, Saturday, January, 27th, 2018.